6-Day Kerala Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 minutes (19.5 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Start your Kerala trip with a visit to the Fort Kochi area, where you can admire Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture. Then head to the Chinese Fishing Nets to watch the fishermen at work. End your day with a Kathakali dance performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
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    4 hours 30 minutes (130 km) from Kochi

    Explore the breathtaking views of the Munnar Tea Plantations and learn about the tea-making process. Visit Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and other wildlife. End your day with an overnight stay at a tea estate.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 15 minutes (91 km) from Munnar

    Take a boat ride on Periyar Lake to spot elephants, tigers, and other wildlife at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit Spice Plantations to learn about cardamom, pepper, and other spices grown in the area. End your day with a cultural show at the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    3 hours 30 minutes (139 km) from Thekkady

    Take a leisurely cruise on a Houseboat through the backwaters of Alleppey. Visit the Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, famous for its delicious payasam dessert. End your day with a sunset stroll on the Alleppey Beach.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    3 hours 45 minutes (173 km) from Alleppey

    Relax on the Kovalam Beach, famous for its calm waters and beautiful lighthouse. Visit the Halcyon Castle, a former royal palace turned luxury hotel. End your day with an Ayurvedic massage at the Green Leaf Ayurvedic Resort.

  6. Day 6: Trivandrum
    30 minutes (15 km) from Kovalam

    Explore the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the richest temples in the world. Visit the Napier Museum, which houses a collection of ancient art and artifacts. End your day with a stroll through the Trivandrum Zoo.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Fort Kochi (3 hours, free)
  • Kerala Kathakali Centre (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Munnar Tea Plantations (4 hours, INR 500)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, INR 120)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, INR 450)
  • Kadathanadan Kalari Centre (2 hours, INR 250)
  • Houseboat (6-8 hours, INR 7500 per night)
  • Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Kovalam Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Halcyon Castle (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Green Leaf Ayurvedic Resort (2 hours, INR 2500)
  • Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Napier Museum (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Trivandrum Zoo (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,220
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